Rathi Ravi
Candidate for Erie County Legislator, District 6
Background
- Occupation
- Founder and president, Kala Seva Arts & Cultural Society
- Lives in
- Amherst
Rathi Ravi of Amherst founded the Kala Seva Arts & Cultural Society, the Rasa Arts Dance & Music School and a Tamil Language School, and co-founded the Asian American Cultural Alliance; she was honored at the State Capitol during Women's History Month in March 2026.
Documented positions
Environment & parks
Led a 250-seedling community tree-planting campaign in Erie County
As president of Kala Seva, she launched the campaign at Eggertsville Community Park in Amherst in May 2026, with more plantings planned in Clarence.
ReportKala Seva Org celebrates America 250 with a pledge to plant 250 tree seedlings (May 26, 2026)News coverage · Amherst Bee · beenews.com
“Each tree represents hope, resilience, and the shared responsibility to protect the Earth.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Rathi Ravi on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- 2026 General Candidates List
Election filing · Erie County Board of Elections · elections.erie.gov
- Amherst's Rathi Ravi makes history as first brown woman honored at Governor's Capitol (April 2, 2026)
News coverage · Amherst Bee · beenews.com
- Kala Seva Org celebrates America 250 with a pledge to plant 250 tree seedlings (May 26, 2026)
News coverage · Amherst Bee · beenews.com
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